Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’”
The great part about anniversaries is taking time to reflect. Delving into our magazine archives, we once again came face to face with the passionate people who strengthen our communities and the creative artists who fill the Valley with art, song and laughter. As we flipped through the pages, funky retro ads popped out and the colourful fabric of Okanagan life warmed us, captured in vivid photography and heartfelt words. Printed on the pages were couples saying “I do,” athletes capturing Olympic gold and volunteers opening their hearts. We also stirred up some murders, ghosts and lake monsters. Yes, Ogopogo has made his appearances many times over. Our writers tackled many issues that parents, students and seniors have faced over these 30 years—some still challenging us today. Thanks to all who have been a part of our journey; you’ll find the full archives online. Read, reflect and revel in the Okanagan life. —Editors
Weird Al brings Mandatory World Tour to Penticton
Fresh off the biggest year of his storied career, “Weird Al” Yankovic and his 2015 Mandatory World Tour will stop in Penticton on Wednesday, September 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Slated to visit over 100 cities throughout North America, Europe, and...
Big White hosts Para Snowboard World Cup; Calgary’s Salt takes Bronze
New Zealand’s Carl Murphy took his first World Cup win of the season at Big White Mountain Resort on Monday in the last races ahead of the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain. Murphy beat Finland’s Matti Suur-Hamari and the USA’s Sochi...
Canada’s Top Chefs prepare for Culinary Championships
The top chefs from each of the 11 cities in Canada have been selected by a national and regional panel of judges and they are preparing to compete for the honour of being the Gold Medal Plates champion. The line-up for the Canadian Culinary Championships include:...
Street Biz: Creating people places
Winfield and Westbank bet on memories of Main Street to help revitalize town centres
Social entrepreneurs spur volunteer spirit
Volinspire launches new platform to connect volunteers, non-profits and businesses Under a new social enterprise model, Volinspire’s interactive platform launched today in Kelowna, helping spur community connections among caring companies, non-profits and...
December Events: What’s on in the Thompson Okanagan
Under 100 Exhibition Lake Country: To December 21 Original art from over 60 Okanagan artists. Work in all mediums will be on exhibit; small works under 100 inches squared are priced under $100 and a selection of art works under 200 and 300 inches squared will be...
$1 million in funding announced to support apprenticeship in high demand trades
LNG Canada has announced $1 million in private funding to support employers sponsoring apprentices and foundation (pre-apprentice) trades students in programs from carpentry to welding. The LNG Canada Trades Training Fund, which is administered by the BC Construction...
Social entrepreneurs spur volunteer spirit
Volinspire launches new platform to connect volunteers, non-profits and businesses Under a new social enterprise model, Volinspire’s interactive platform launched today in Kelowna, helping spur community connections among caring companies, non-profits and...
December Events: What’s on in the Thompson Okanagan
Under 100 Exhibition Lake Country: To December 21 Original art from over 60 Okanagan artists. Work in all mediums will be on exhibit; small works under 100 inches squared are priced under $100 and a selection of art works under 200 and 300 inches squared will be...
$1 million in funding announced to support apprenticeship in high demand trades
LNG Canada has announced $1 million in private funding to support employers sponsoring apprentices and foundation (pre-apprentice) trades students in programs from carpentry to welding. The LNG Canada Trades Training Fund, which is administered by the BC Construction...
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